Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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